Opportunity
City of Riverside PlanetBids #RPU-8270
Casa Blanca Substation Getaways Project: Civil Construction Services for Vaults, Conduits, and Site Restoration
Posted
July 06, 2026
Respond By
September 03, 2026
Identifier
RPU-8270
NAICS
237130, 237990
The City of Riverside Public Utilities, Energy Delivery Division, is seeking contractors for the Casa Blanca Substation Getaways Project, which involves significant civil construction work: - Government Buyer: - City of Riverside Public Utilities, Energy Delivery Division - Procurement Contract Specialist: Angela Kilgo - Products and Construction Services Requested: - Installation of vaults: - Two 8-foot x 16-foot vaults - One 8-foot x 20-foot vault - Two pad-mounted switch enclosure (PSE) vaults - One additional vault - Three pad-mounted junction cabinets (PJCs) - Extensive conduit installation: - 2,285 trench feet of conduit - 66 linear feet of 2-inch SCH 40 conduit - 132 linear feet of 6-inch SCH 40 conduit - 7,307 linear feet of 2-inch S40E conduit - 16,036 linear feet of 6-inch S40E conduit - 284 linear feet of 4-inch Schedule 40 conduit - 2,359 linear feet of 4-inch S40E conduit - 1,040 linear feet of 5-inch S40E conduit - Grinding and capping of 46,356 linear feet of existing conduit - Concrete and paving work: - Removal and replacement of 203 square feet of sidewalk/driveway - 60 linear feet of concrete cross gutter - 120 linear feet of concrete curb and gutter - Asphalt paving, final grinding, and overlay - Installation of nine protective barriers - Mobilization, demobilization, and traffic control - Core drilling of existing structures - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Civil work only; all electrical work will be performed by Riverside Public Utilities - Bidders must meet specific licensing, experience, and qualification requirements - Bid bond of at least 10% of proposal amount required - Compliance with prevailing wage, California labor codes, and insurance requirements - Sustainability practices are encouraged and must be described in the proposal - Qualified electrical workers required for energized equipment work - No OEMs or specific vendors are named in the solicitation - Estimated contract value: $1,415,145 - Project duration: 120 working days from start, with a one-year warranty period after completion
Description
This project involves the installation of two 8-foot x 16-foot vaults, one 8-foot x 20-foot vault, and two PSE vaults. It includes installing approximately 2,285 trench feet of conduit, furnishing and installing various sizes of SCH 40 and S40E conduits, grinding and capping existing conduit, and removal and replacement of concrete sidewalks, driveways, gutters, and curbs. The scope also covers asphalt paving, core drilling of existing structures, and associated concrete removal and replacement as required. Bidders must comply with licensing requirements and submit bids electronically.